Richard Abril still Lightweight Interim Champion

By Hilmar Rojas Erazo
03/05/2012

After hearing the allegations, the WBA Directorate decided Richard Abril would remain as Interim Champion.

There were two strong allegations in this case; the first is based on Brandon “Bam Bam” Rios weight irregularities, and the second, based on the result of the fight held in Las Vegas. The result was a Split Decision; however, eleven officials who reviewed it and the Supervisor agreed Abril had been the winner.

Championships Committee proposal to keep Abril as Interim Champion, was supported by the International officials committee, and the vote was unanimous.